YEARLY HIGH
114.3783 XPF
YEARLY LOW
99.1374 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.0218 XPF

2017 BSD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 114.3783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 99.1374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2409 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.5666 to the December average rate of 100.7719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 114.3783 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 115.2341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 571,892 XPF
2016 Average 539,251 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 495,687 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,204.44 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

113.8069
98.9225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 110.5949, compared to 101.4486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.5949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.4486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 10.4886 XPF (High: 113.6313 / Low: 103.1428). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1662 XPF (High: 101.8565 / Low: 99.6903).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.4886
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4707 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 112.5666) against the same month in 2016 (average: 109.8145), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7521 (+2.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 112.5666
2016 Avg (January) 109.8145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.3783 111.2455 112.5666
February 113.6313 103.1428 112.2044
March 113.7525 110.2524 112.0259
April 112.8716 109.5401 111.7750
May 110.1972 106.6000 108.3043
June 107.6437 104.6940 106.6930
July 105.6519 100.9518 103.6355
August 101.8565 99.6903 100.9585
September 101.5610 99.1374 100.1629
October 102.8208 100.5788 101.5485
November 102.9144 100.0113 101.6146
December 101.6238 99.4045 100.7719